When we look at the list of features in the Platinum level, mentioned above, a few really stand out as premium level fare.

An example is a leather wrapped dash; something only ever found on pricey SUV’s like Range Rover’s.

Other notable kit; the Sony 500-watt audio system, which makes its debut in the Explorer Platinum, and the park assist features which can help the driver to both pull into and exit a parallel parking spot.

The system is controlled via a dial located on the center console. The system allows for shifts on the fly, selecting one of four terrain management modes – normal, snow, sand or mud – to set how the engine, transmission, brakes and four-wheel-drive system will operate.

The Platinum Explorer signals to the world that Ford can offer all the luxurious features offered by the high-end manufacturers at a fraction of the cost, and no doubt in a much more reliable vehicle.

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Robert is a lifelong car nut. He works as a Technician with 16 years experience and has multiple trade licenses. Having worked on vehicles ranging from Porsche's, fire trucks, trains, and industrial/mining equipment, he has a varied and broad knowledge base to draw on. But his favorite thing to do is drive, be it on two or four wheels.